Mount LeConte Shelter
Facilities & details
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Know before you go
Practical things to prepare for a trip to Mount LeConte Shelter.
- At 1968 m, nights can be cold even in summer — bring warm layers.
- This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
Location
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Nearby cities & towns
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What’s nearby
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🏞️ Attractions
mountain in Sevier County, Tennessee, United States of America

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Chimney Tops is a mountain in the central Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. It is 4,724 feet (1,440 m) above sea level. Chimney Tops is a double-capstone knob on the eastern slope of the Sugarland Mountain massif, which stretches north-south across the north-central section of the Smokies. Mount Le Conte resides east of Chimney Tops and Mt. Mingus southeast of Chimney Tops. Thus, while the view
The Alum Cave Trail, also known as Alum Cave Bluff Trail, is a hiking trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in Sevier County, Tennessee. The trail ascends Mount Le Conte, the sixth highest mountain east of the Mississippi River, and passes by many notable landmarks, such as Arch Rock, Inspiration Point, and the Duckhawk Peaks before merging with Rainbow Falls Trail near the summit.


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The Trillium Gap Trail is an American hiking trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in Sevier County, Tennessee. The trail ascends Mount Le Conte, one of the tallest (sixth highest) mountains east of the Mississippi River and passes both Grotto Falls and Trillium Gap before reaching the LeConte Lodge, near the summit. The trail to Grotto Falls is one of the busiest in the national park.

Greenbrier is a valley in the northern Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, located in the southeastern United States. Now a recreational area located within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Greenbrier was once home to several Appalachian communities.
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Stop N Shop Market
- Faststop Food Mart
- Food City
⛽ Fuel
Shell
- Gas n Go
Marathon
🍽️ Food & drink
- Leconte Dining Room / Kitchen / Quarters
- Bbq
- Crystelle Creek Restaurant
➕ Medical
- Clinic
- Echota Family and Urgent Care
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Swimming pool
- Shuffleboard
- Basketball
🏧 ATM & bank
- ATM
- SmartBank
- Citizens National Bank
Weather
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Good to know
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How much does it cost to camp at Mount LeConte Shelter?
Mount LeConte Shelter charges a camping fee.
Do I need to book ahead for Mount LeConte Shelter?
Reservations: yes.
How many sites does Mount LeConte Shelter have?
Mount LeConte Shelter has around 0 pitches.
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